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Fitch’s analysis of the Belarusian economy: What are the main risks?

Belarus' long-term rating as a foreign currency issuer remains at 'RD' (Restricted Default), Fitch Ratings said. Fitch explains that Belarus continues to pay its USD-denominated Eurobond in the local currency, contrary to bond documentation which does not allow for settlement in alternative currencies.
Annual inflation in the Republic of Belarus is gaining momentum

Annual inflation in the Republic of Belarus was 16.8%, the National Statistical Committee reported. The researchers compared data from April 2022 to April 2021. Monthly inflation in Belarus in April was 1.6%.
Sanctions can dent the warehouse real estate market

Warehouse real estate has so far remained the most stable segment on the market. The embargo and transport restrictions can shake stability .
Potash secrets or How Belarus trades fertilizers with China

Recently, some details have become known about the work of Belaruskali. That includes how things are going with the supply of fertilizers to the Chinese market.
Tourism-2022: How do charters fly from Belarus and what is planned for the summer?

Situation with filghts from Minsk and other Belarusian cities is getting worse due to situaiton in Ukraine. The possible destiions for Belarusians this year will remain Egypt and Turkey.
Dmitry Kruk: What does the new reality do for the Belarusian economy?

Russia's military actions against Ukraine have already resulted in a number of terrible consequences, including economic consequences. How will it affect Belarus and its economy?
Payments in yuan and no Visa and Mastercard. Is Belarus ready for this?

Restrictions on transactions and difficulties with servicing Visa and Mastercard cards are forcing Belarusian businesses and ordinary people to look for alternative options. Chinese yuan and the UnionPay payment system are being considered as one of them.
British basketball national team will not play in Minsk

The Great Britain Men’s National Team will not travel to Belarus for their FIBA 2023 World Cup Qualifier this week because of the threat of serious military action in the region. GB were due to face the Belarusians in Minsk on 25 February, flying to the former Soviet state for preparation a few days before that.
Belarusian medical services export rised significantly in 2021

Deputy Minister of Health Boris Androsyuk anounced: "Despite COVID19 we managed to fulfill plan on export of medical services, probably due to the policy of openness of our country. We ensured a 20% growth and export exceeded $40 million.
First contactless hotel in the country starts operations in Grodno

The new hotel opened in the center of Grodno in place of a building that was demolished 15 years ago. The owners initially planned to build a three-storey shopping and administrative center, but finally they opted for a small hotel.

Fitch’s analysis of the Belarusian economy: What are the main risks?

Belarus' long-term rating as a foreign currency issuer remains at 'RD' (Restricted Default), Fitch Ratings said. Fitch explains that Belarus continues to pay its USD-denominated Eurobond in the local currency, contrary to bond documentation which does not allow for settlement in alternative currencies.
Belarus and China: Commerce Before Politics
Following the RaynAir case: ICAO investigators arrived in Belarus

Tourism-2022: How do charters fly from Belarus and what is planned for the summer?

Situation with filghts from Minsk and other Belarusian cities is getting worse due to situaiton in Ukraine. The possible destiions for Belarusians this year will remain Egypt and Turkey.
First contactless hotel in the country starts operations in Grodno
Minsk Street Fashion Style: a Designer in Cool Sandals and a Lover of Korean Trends

World Trends by Viktor Prokopenya: next 50 years promise to be fascinating

Famous Belarusian IT entrepreneur Viktor Prokopenya, who currently invests in several up-to-the-minute projects, according to Deloitte, shares how these trends will affect Belarus and its IT sector.
Books the Top Businessmen Read : Viktor Prokopenya
Valery Tsepkalo: “Criminal Code should exclude liability for illegal business activity”

Annual inflation in the Republic of Belarus is gaining momentum

Annual inflation in the Republic of Belarus was 16.8%, the National Statistical Committee reported. The researchers compared data from April 2022 to April 2021. Monthly inflation in Belarus in April was 1.6%.
Sanctions can dent the warehouse real estate market
Potash secrets or How Belarus trades fertilizers with China

Belarus Fashion Week starts April, 11 in new format

Following the international trend of combining fashion with innovative technologies, the Fashion Tech Hub platform will be presented for the first time at the Fashion Week, which will be held in April 11-15, demonstrating technology solutions for the fashion industry.
What to do in Minsk – January 2017
The Belarusian 100 Ruble bill to compete in “Banknote of the Year – 2016” contest

Dmitry Kruk: What does the new reality do for the Belarusian economy?

Russia's military actions against Ukraine have already resulted in a number of terrible consequences, including economic consequences. How will it affect Belarus and its economy?
Yevgeny Preigerman: “New Russian ambassador will face the same issues”
Discover Belarus a Place of Wonder, Adventure, and Excitement

British basketball national team will not play in Minsk

The Great Britain Men’s National Team will not travel to Belarus for their FIBA 2023 World Cup Qualifier this week because of the threat of serious military action in the region. GB were due to face the Belarusians in Minsk on 25 February, flying to the former Soviet state for preparation a few days before that.
Belarusian modern pentathlon team wins the 2017 UIPM World Cup
Belarusian modern pentathlon team competes at the World Cup in Egypt